Blackjack Rummy Side Bet Odds
Side bets are an extremely popular way to diversify the gameplay and add some additional edge to it. As all things, it has it pros and cons. We will try to be short here and give all the basic details of various blackjack side bets options so you could decide for yourself. For more details – you can check the dedicated pages of each version and try these games for free before playing for real money.
- Update: Realistic Games also offer 21+3 blackjack. The special rules are: based on American Blackjack (dealer checks for blackjack). Double down on any 2 cards. Split Aces receive only 1 card. Bonus payouts are as on Option #1, except the 3 of a Kind which pays 25:1. Under these rules basic odds are 99.59%. The side bet odds are extremely low.
- If the dealer goes bust too, the player would have lost the bet since the player is the first one to go. Blackjack: The payout is 3:2, i.e. 150% of your bet. The player who goes blackjack receives three chips for every two chips. Dealer busts: When the dealer busts, the dealer pays one times the bet to each hand at the table.
Side Bets – Pros and Cons
This blackjack side bet, which has been spotted in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Tunica, is one of the better side bets in blackjack from the player’s perspective. The expected return ranges from 99.41% for a popular one-deck variation to a 96.15% for one of the six-deck variations. My local casino offers a Lucky Ladies side wager which has the following odds: 4:1 for any 20. 10:1 for suited 20. 25:1 for matching 20. 200:1 for 2 queens of hearts. 1000:1 for 2 queens of hearts with dealer blackjack. Additionally, there is a payout limit of 15,000 despite a maximum of $25 on the side wager itself.
It’s going to be short:
The good: side bets add additional rush to the standard black jack game play. Plus, they offer much higher payouts. Some, such as Progressive blackjacks for instance, can sometimes offer life changing multi-millions jackpots.
The bad: basic blackjack game is the best payout game can be found in casinos. Some game offer house edge lower than 0.3%!!! That’s not the case with side bets, where the house edge usually goes from 3% and up to even 10-15%.
Word of advice:
If we were asked for advice as whether to use side bets, we would say:
Blackjack Rummy Side Bet Odds Printable
- If you enjoy them – go ahead.
- But! be aware that you are likely to loose more money faster.
- We would recommend to use them from time to time and not on every hand you play.
- Check the specific game rules before playing, as the payouts vary between one game to another, even within the same game variation (21+3 Blackjack by Felt Gaming will give you 3% more than similar game by Realistic Games and so on).
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Black Jack Side Bets Odds & Payouts
| Bet | Rules | Common House Edge | Maximum Payout | Where to Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21+3 Blackjack | Combination of blackjack and three card poker (on players first 2 cards and dealers up card). | 3-5% | x100 | Guts Casino |
| Bonus Spin Blackjack | If you are handed a blackjack, you will get to spin the money reel for opportunity to win massive prizes. | $25,000 or Progressive Jackpot | N/A | |
| Buster Blackjack | Bet on whether the dealer goes bust. | 6-7% | x2000 | Vegas Casino Online |
| Hi Lo 13 | Whether the total of your first two cards will be higher than 13, lower than 13 or exactly 13. | 0.09 | x9 | Ignition Casino |
| High Streak Blackjack | Bet on your winning streak. | x10 | Royal Panda | |
| Lucky Ladies blackjack | You win if your first two cards are queens or you reach 20. | 12-25% | x1000 | Ignition Casino |
| Lucky Lucky Blackjack | You get extra payout for reaching 19,20,21 with specific cards. | 2-3% | x200 | Guts Casino |
| Match the Dealer Blackjack | Bet if on of your initial cards matches the dealer’s one. | 3-4% | x22 | Black Diamond Casino |
| Perfect Pairs | Most popular side bet. You win if your initial cards match. | 3-7% | x30 | Extreme Casino |
| Progressive Blackjack | Endless variations of the game, each one has its own trigger for progressive jackpot. | Progressive Jackpot | Miami Club Casino | |
| Suit ‘Em Up Blackjack | You win if your first two cards are suited. | 3-5% | x60 | Roaring 21 |
| Super Fun 21 | You win extra on Diamond blackjack and 5-6 charlie. | 0.09 | x2 | Vegas Casino Online |
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I am confused by this rule variant : Unsuited 7-7-7 pays 3 to 1 bonus only.
Sorry for the confusion. I meant to say that a suited 6-7-8 pays 3 to 1. However, I decided to remove mention of it from the list. As far as I know, only the Marriot in Jaco applies that rule, and they also apply every other unfavorable rule variant.
Other questions: If you double and make a rummy hand, do you get paid on both bets? (ie, Double down on 5-5 and get another 5, or double 5-6 get a 4 or 7 )
Good question, which I didn't think to ask while there. I would assume the bonus applies to the original bet only.
Can you double the A-10 to get a 3 card 21? If not, can you hit it for a 3 card 21?
Yes. When you get A-10 the dealer will wait on you to make a decision. I see no up-side to hitting A-10.
Sorry for the confusion. I meant to say that a suited 6-7-8 pays 3 to 1. However, I decided to remove mention of it from the list. As far as I know, only the Marriot in Jaco applies that rule, and they also apply every other unfavorable rule variant.
Good question, which I didn't think to ask while there. I would assume the bonus applies to the original bet only.
Yes. When you get A-10 the dealer will wait on you to make a decision. I see no up-side to hitting A-10.
When I was there 15 years ago the bonus was paid on the doubled amount,if that is still true,it might be correct to double 6,6 against 2 or 3 and 4,4 against 2thru 6 but am not sure.
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When I was there 15 years ago the bonus was paid on the doubled amount,if that is still true,it might be correct to double 6,6 against 2 or 3 and 4,4 against 2thru 6 but am not sure.
Damn. My hunch is that you still wouldn't double on 6-6 ever, but this would increase the EV when doubling 5-5. I know of a couple people in CR I can ask to ask about it.
Yes. When you get A-10 the dealer will wait on you to make a decision. I see no up-side to hitting A-10.
The only time I can think this might make sense is if you have a suited AK or AQ and shooting for the remaining card to a straight flush. You probably wouldn't do this all the time, but maybe against a 5 or 6?
edit: What about an 888? Do you get paid the bonus and then lose your original bet because you busted?
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If you get a 678 or 777, you get paid the bonus immediately. Is your turn over now, or do you continue to play against the dealer?
You continue to play against the dealer.
Most casinos in Costa Rica have no blackjack at all, claiming it is illegal. Instead, they offer a blackjack-based game called Rummy.
Give them credit now, you always said you were OK with this stuff as long as they don't call it Blackjack.
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Give them credit now, you always said you were OK with this stuff as long as they don't call it Blackjack.
I do. In my opinion only games that pay 3-2 on a blackjack are entitled to be called blackjack.
Just looked over my notes.Some casinos paid 4 to 1 on 3 of a kind if the hand busted ie... 888 999,also 6,7,8 is paid 3 to 1 or 5 to1 if suited. This was 15 years ago so it very well could have changed. I played in 9 casinos while I was there.Some of the casinos would deal blackjack if enough players wanted to play that instead of Rommy. In one very small casino The cage did not have enough money to pay us when we cashed out so they took the drop boxes off of the tables to get the rest of the money.
I never saw a 4 to 1 bonus for anything. What you see on my site is what I saw last week. I hope paigowdan manages to find this thread, as I think he has been to CR fairly recently. At the Cocal Casino in Jaco (quite a place) they didn't have enough chips in the rack to pay me when I wanted to leave so wrote a voucher for me to take to the cage.
The only time I can think this might make sense is if you have a suited AK or AQ and shooting for the remaining card to a straight flush. You probably wouldn't do this all the time, but maybe against a 5 or 6?